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CONTENTS

8 GOLF&LIFESTYLE | Winter 2012 | golfandlifestyle.com

10 Note

12 Note

16 In Our Back Yard: The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

22 Taste: 2007 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon

24 Drive:Cadillac Escalade

30 On the Market: Majestic Rocky Point

35 Q & A: Mike Kelly

38 Gallery: Purity Vodka

40 Cover Story: Phil Mickelson Another Mountain to Climb

45 Luxury: Girard-Perregaux

51 Escape: Golf Brilliance Renewed on Kauai

56 Gallery: The Kurt Cobain Jaguar Guitar

59 Leaving the Links: The Carneros Inn

62 Finance: How Much Do You Know About Social Security?

64 19th Hole Cocktail: Club M's Indonesian Delight

CONTENTSwinter 2012 issue

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W ow, 2012!! It seems like yesterday we were stressing about New Year’s Eve 2000,

“The Millennium.” At midnight, December 31, 1999, all the computers were sup-

posed to crash and we were to stock up on supplies because of world disaster.

Well, here we are in 2012, the year the Mayans said would never come. 2012, the

Chinese year of The Dragon. 2012, the year that I am going to make some changes. In fact, I resolve

to make changes in 2012.

Oh, yeah. I make “New year’s resolutions.” I made some resolutions in 2011. I resolved to lose

weight. I lost thirty pounds during the year, and put fifteen back on at Christmas. I resolved to lower

my handicap at golf. I got down three strokes, hurt my back, and went up six. I resolved to read

more. Two cornea transplants later, my eyes get a little too tired to read. So for 2012 and beyond,

look out world, there’s a new Sheriff in town. This year I’m determined to make resolutions that I

can stick to.

My mother-in-law turns ninety-six this month. So I was thinking, I could resolve that I beat

her age. I’m even thinking of placing a big bet with her to see who wins. Of course she has to put

money up front and be present to collect. But hey, those are the rules. To win the bet means I will

have to 1-eat better, 2-exercise more and 3-play more golf (sometimes, logic doesn’t enter into

resolutions). In fact, in the immortal words

of Mickey Mantle, “If I’d known I was going

to live this long, I would’ve taken better

care of myself.”

If you think about it, my very first resolu-

tion for 2012 makes me a perfect fit for Golf

& Lifestyle Magazine. Eat better...steak and

no potato at our finest Golf and Lifestyle res-

taurants. Exercise more...I’ll walk every other

par three. And last but not least in the health

category...play more golf. Well, someone has

to do it. My business partner is already a plus

1.5 handicap. He sure doesn’t need to play. I

volunteer.

Golf & Lifestyle Magazine resolutions. I

resolve that: 1-Each and every issue will be

unique and interesting to read. 2-Every issue

will make our reader’s proud to display in their

home or place of business. 3-Our advertiser’s

will feel they benefit by association. 4-Our web-

site will become a “favorite” on your computer

(see Ron Hyde, below). 5- Facebook and Twitter

followers will “like” our postings. 6-We will satisfy

readers and advertisers with our expansion into

Orange County, San Diego and Northern Cali-

fornia. And, last but not least, 7-You, our readers,

will let us know what you like, and don’t like about

our publication.

And, to really start the 2012 off right, we are

very proud and honored to announce the addition

of Ron Hyde to our magazine. Ron is a Professional

TV/Broadcaster/ Communications Executive and

has worked as a News and Sports Anchor at CNN

and at network affiliates in Sacramento and San

Francisco. Ron is the perfect fit for our advertis-

ers at Golf & Lifestyle Magazine. He is going to

expand our social media sites, produce narrated

HD videos, which, in turn, gives advertisers a leg

up on other publications, and play golf whenever

possible (a prerequisite to joining us). We are

extremely pleased to be associated with a man

of Ron's expertise and

enthusiasm.

So, Happy New

Year to everyone.

May all your New

Year's resolutions be

fulfilled and may 2012

bring you prosperity

and good health. • — Paul Dahlberg

taurants. Exercise more...I’ll walk every other

par three. And last but not least in the health

category...play more golf. Well, someone has

to do it. My business partner is already a plus

1.5 handicap. He sure doesn’t need to play. I

volunteer.

resolve that: 1-Each and every issue will be

unique and interesting to read. 2-Every issue

will make our reader’s proud to display in their

home or place of business. 3-Our advertiser’s

will feel they benefit by association. 4-Our web-

site will become a “favorite” on your computer

(see Ron Hyde, below). 5- Facebook and Twitter

followers will “like” our postings. 6-We will satisfy

readers and advertisers with our expansion into

Orange County, San Diego and Northern Cali-

fornia. And, last but not least, 7-You, our readers,

will let us know what you like, and don’t like about

our publication.

And, to really start the 2012 off right, we are

very proud and honored to announce the addition

of Ron Hyde to our magazine. Ron is a Professional

TV/Broadcaster/ Communications Executive and

has worked as a News and Sports Anchor at CNN

and at network affiliates in Sacramento and San

Francisco. Ron is the perfect fit for our advertis-

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way with open arms and generosity.

I lost a pair of friends in the past few months

that were legends in TV Sports with whom I

worked at CNN, Nick Charles and Jim Huber.

Both were wordsmiths who were great “fram-

ers” of situations and could always capture the

essence of a story with their judicious, impactful

and economic use of words. Nick in boxing, Jim

with golf. These essayists were a rare breed but

imbued me with the belief those words and sto-

ries have resonance. I’ve taken from them what I

can and in turn will try to offer that in effort and

intent for Golf & Lifestyle.

We are more than just a magazine. We are

writers, essayists, storytellers and creative con-

duits to our audience. Through the words and

amazing photos in the maga-

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For me, who woulda thunk it?

Paul and Anthony-buckle up.

It’s PAR Time. • — Ron Hyde

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President of Media

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My name is Ron Hyde and I join Golf & Life-

style as a new partner and the President

of Media. The other partners, Paul and

Anthony, have been gracious enough to

welcome me to this triumvirate, which we could now

dub, fittingly enough, PAR (Paul, Anthony, Ron).

I spent two decades in television as a sportscaster

and newscaster at CNN and at network affiliated sta-

tions in Sacramento and San Francisco. I am also a

correspondent for “California Life” TV Show which is

seen weekly in all California TV Markets. Never in a million years did I think I would end up do-

ing what I am doing with Golf & Lifestyle; spreading the word of Golf and the Lifestyle that that

entails. My journey to this point is a true 180.

I’ve had the pleasure of anchoring/reporting/working with broadcasters that are, in today’s

world, synonymous with golf. NBC’s Dan Hicks, GolfChannel’s Steve Sands, ABC/ESPN’s Tom

Rinaldi, Vince Cellini, who did “The Big Break and CNN’s Jim Huber. I forged professional and

personal friendships with the aforementioned talented broadcasters. We all had a passion for

writing and communicating our love of sports and sharing it with the public all the while baffled

and befuddled that we got paid to tell people what they just saw on TV.

Golf was never on my list of favorite sports. Sure, I’d watch The Masters and some of the big-

gies more out of professional obligation than anything. I looked in wonderment, as some of my

colleagues would have “Watch Parties” at their homes to tune in to something as innocuous as

the Memphis Open. I used to ask, “What’s the allure?” I didn’t get it. I do now.

I was a baseball player with dreams of playing in the bigs. My golf swing, to my detriment, still

resembles my baseball swing. Too bad I don’t get credit for that wicked hook off the tee (it would

be a double down the left field line at Fenway). My best friend, Joe, a golf lover from Minnesota

had been badgering me for years to do a guys golf getaway. In 2003, I agreed and we did our first

trip to La Quinta Resort and PGA West. It’s now been 10 years, twice a year and

getting better every year. Our wives, fortunately, believe we come back better

fathers and husbands after each trip. Maybe we can add a few more trips every

year so we can really become better fathers and husbands!

I love that immersive feeling I get when walking onto a beautiful golf course.

I appreciate its beauty, idiosyncrasy and personality. I love the environment, the

people, and the fraternal-like commonality with other golfers. I love the lifestyle

that envelops the game — a wonderful stay at a resort, a tasty dinner at a top-tier

restaurant and then, the promise of doing the same thing the very next day.

Beyond my best friend, Joe, I need to lay credit at the feet of some wonder-

ful people in the world of golf in the Palm Springs area that were instrumental

in putting out the welcome mat on my path to this incurable golf fever; Willie

Maples of Eagle Falls,, Bob Buttaro at La Quinta Resort, Michael Tebbets of

Indian Wells Golf Resort, Randy Duncan of Silver Rock Resort and the former

GM of Trilogy, Bob Veroulis. Each made me want to be part of this world. Don't

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who had introduced the Navigator in late 1997.

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has grown into Escalade, Escalade Hybrid,

Escalade EXT (Cadillac's idea of a pickup)

and Escalade ESV (Cadillac's Suburban-sized

SUV). Within those, Cadillac offers Standard,

Luxury, Premium and Platinum Editions, each

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amenities. And, of course, all are available as

two-wheel or all-wheel drive. Big with a brut-

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the most power in its class, the most room in

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Golf & Lifestyle: Can you tell us about the history of golf at PGA WEST and the relevance

of the 25-year anniversary?

Mike Kelly: The history of La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST — a world-class resort and

master-planned residential development nestled against the majestic Santa Rosa Moun-

tains – has been marked by one golf-related milestone after another. The resort’s first golf

course opened in 1926, the same year the resort itself opened. This course was closed during

World War II. Then in 1957, La Quinta guests had access to a golf course opened at the La

Quinta Country Club. In 1980, the Pete Dye-designed La Quinta Resort Dunes and Mountain

courses were unveiled. Six years later, PGA WEST opened, offering resort guests access to

the Stadium and Tournament courses. In 1999, PGA WEST’s beautiful Greg Norman Course

opened, providing even more golfing options.

When you look at U.S. golf history and the PGA WEST’s impact over the last 25 years,

you realize the foresight and vision of the original developers of PGA WEST were really

quite remarkable. When first conceived, the golf industry was just beginning to boom.

The PGA WEST community was essentially built in the middle of nowhere — carved into

the mountains amidst citrus groves and farmland – and there was nothing like this west of


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the Mississippi. More than 500 memberships

were sold before it opened — a sign of things to

come. Today, you cannot find any other place

quite like La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST and

its golf courses in terms of history, tradition and

relevance.

G & L: How did you celebrate/commemorate the

25-year anniversary?

MK: Last year La Quinta Resort & Club cele-

brated an enduring affiliation with PGA WEST. It

was a season-long celebration designed not only

for Palm Springs, but also for our membership.

We created “The Best of the West,” consisting

of the Top 18 Holes culled from five iconic resort

courses: the Pete Dye-designed Mountain and

Dunes courses at La Quinta Resort & Club and

the Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus Tournament

and TPC Stadium courses at PGA WEST. Golf-

ers were invited to test their talents on all five

courses and tackle “the sixth resort course” —

the 18 most challenging and unique holes as

researched and determined by PGA WEST pros.

This offering is ongoing.

Additionally, we asked course designers in-

volved with PGA WEST — Greg Norman, Pete

Dye, Arnold Palmer and Tom Weiskopf — to

participate in our 25th anniversary video. All

were happy to be a part of the video and enjoyed

talking about PGA WEST — then, now and in

the future. We celebrated with a tournament

followed by a series of events. We created a

25th anniversary logo, branding all our collateral

materials and products such as hats, bags and

tee markers. The culmination was a festive 25th

anniversary party attended by 1,000 members,

including some of our very first members. It was

a season of remembering the past and looking

forward to the future. I think there was a huge

sense of pride as present and past members

reflected on the important role PGA WEST has

played in the evolution of golf.

G & L: The Bob Hope Classic, now the Humana

Challenge, has been PGA WEST’s signature

golf event for years. What is its history and cur-

rent role with La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA

WEST? How has it made an impact on the re-

sort's golf programs?

MK: More than 50 years ago, Mr. Hope had a

vision of bringing people together to a major

golf event, and this essentially helped put Palm

Springs on the map. He brought a rich tradition

to the Coachella Valley, and for over 25 years this

event has kept PGA WEST relevant and in the

forefront of the industry in terms of tournament

play. This year, the tournament emerged with a

new format, trophy and name — the Humana

Challenge — and was held in partnership with the

William J. Clinton Foundation with a fresh focus

on health and well-being. We are, of course, very

proud to be associated with this event, which has

helped raise over $50 million to fund important

institutions like the Eisenhower Medical Center

and other area charities. With a new title spon-

sor and a goal to create health awareness across

the U.S., the event will surely put the resort in the

spotlight for years to come as a leader in health

and wellness.

The impact this event has made on our resort

and its golf programs is huge. When people see

events like this on TV, they too want to come play

our courses. Over the last 25 years, I can’t think

of any other place that has held more televised,

prestigious events than PGA WEST. Golfers from

all over the world want to test their skills right

here where the greats have played.

G & L: What other important golf events take

place at La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA

WEST?

MK: PGA WEST has hosted some of golf’s

greatest tournaments, including the PGA Tour

Q-School Finals, Prestige at PGA WEST Inter-

collegiate Invitational, the Lexus Challenge, Golf

Channel Amateur Events, The Skins Game and

PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

G & L: How exactly is La Quinta Resort & Club

affiliated with PGA WEST?

MK: La Quinta Resort & PGA WEST have been

intertwined under one ownership umbrella for

over 20 years. The resort is critical to the suc-

cess of PGA WEST and vice versa. This is not

just a destination, but a lifestyle. The uniqueness

and beauty of the resort and the community,

combined with our amazing collection of golf

courses offer an experience quite unlike any

other.

Ultimately, PGA WEST and La Quinta Resort

& Club are one and the same. It’s a wonderful,

productive relationship. No other destination in

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the world has this much golf and rich history.

G & L: La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST

are consistently ranked among the country’s top

golf destinations. Why?

MK: This is truly one of the places that at some

point you want to play — to walk in the footsteps

of so many great PGA tour pros. Quite simply, we

are unlike any other venue in the world, espe-

cially with our weather, natural beauty and prox-

imity to the coast. There is not a more impressive

collection of golf courses on one campus in the

country.

G & L: You are responsible for a huge operation

-- how do you manage to keep guests, mem-

bers and employees happy? What is your work

philosophy?

MK: We are all about hospitality — about creat-

ing a unique experience for each guest. We hire

exceptionally smart, curious, passionate people

who have a real desire to serve others. They love

what they do. We empower our staff to create

these special guest experiences and provide

them with the necessary tools to create a culture

of caring and accountability. People are proud to

work for our brand. We all think this is a special

place to work and play.

G & L: What specific programs and amenities

do you offer?

MK: We offer club rentals, as well as chipping

areas, putting greens and practice bunkers, pri-

vate lessons, group instruction, clinics, junior

golf camps and much more via the famed Jim

McLean Golf School. The school is known for

developing golf swing skills and game improve-

ment for a variety of players, from beginners to

touring professionals. The Little Links program

at our Mountain Course is a new special offering

designed just for kids.

We offer customized VIP experiences for spe-

cial occasions, such as fine and casual dining on

the 16th tee of the Mountain Course, with sweep-

ing vistas of the Coachella Valley. We develop

individualized packages and work hard to create

personalized and intimate guest programs.

G & L: Can you touch on La Quinta Resort and

PGA WEST’s green initiatives to date?

MK: In the Coachella Valley, which hosts over 140

private and public golf courses, La Quinta Resort

& Club’s Citrus Course was the first to achieve

certification through the Audubon International

program in 2004. Since then, all PGA WEST, La

Quinta Resort & Club and Citrus Club courses

have achieved certification.

Sustainability requires leadership, vision and

strategy. Many of our sustainability practices

were implemented over the last few years be-

cause they are sound business and environmen-

tally responsible decisions. Specific adapted

practices include: composting green waste; re-

ducing water and chemical usage; adding more

native plants; selectively 'browning' out-of-play

areas to further reduce water and chemical us-

age; instituting new recycling and fertilizer pro-

grams, including using slow release fertilizers;

lowering energy consumption by installing new

VFD pump stations; and developing a microbial

program to naturally reduce and control algae

in lakes.

G & L: What can golfers be on the lookout for this

year at La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST?

MK: On the green front, plans are in the works

to continue irrigation upgrades with new heads

and nozzles, as well as analyzing courses for

more opportunities of no-mow areas and pos-

sible turf reduction with the installation of more

native plants and grasses. Additionally, we will

expand our recycling program and educational

opportunities allowing club members and resort

guests assist on the course and at home.

We are finalizing a new concept for a perfor-

mance and scoring center, which will combine

club fittings, technology, health and wellness,

biomechanics and a variety of concepts unique

to us all beginning later this year. And, we will

continue to cultivate our relationship with Hu-

mana while offering more incredible golf pro-

grams and events.

G & L: How does La Quinta Resort & Club and

PGA WEST live up to the slogan: The Western

Home of Golf in America?

MK: No other facility has nine signature courses,

featuring the five top course designers in our

industry, or held such an array of national PGA

tour events. Quite simply, we have the greatest

collection of golf courses in one location. There is

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COVER STORY

PHILMICKELSON

In 2011, Phil Mickelson surprised the golf world with an announcement

that he had developed psoriatic arthritis. In a family where challenges

have been common place, his wife’s battle with breast cancer and then

his mother’s battle with breast cancer, this would seem to be another

test of faith. Fortunately, with the newer forms of treatment available to

treat his arthritic condition, there is hope that he will gain control of his


disease and prevent major disability.

However, psoriatic arthritis is not your parent’s old age arthritis. Psori-

atic arthritis is an inflammatory form of joint disease which if left untreated

will destroy joints to the point of total destruction. Psoriatic arthritis is a

type of arthritis that will affect almost any joint in the body. It can affect

the spine and sacroiliac joints and cause fusion. Joint fusion, or arthro-

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desis, is a surgical procedure that permanently

holds a joint in a fixed position, and allows bone

to grow across the joint, meaning the joint will

never bend again. It can also affect the peripheral

joints to the point of loss of function including

shoulders, elbows, wrists, the small joints of the

hands, knees, ankles and feet. There is a major

difference between a joint that has been injured

by a sports activity such as football or soccer that

will eventually wear out as well. Psoriatic arthritis,

on the other hand, as a result of inflammation will

destroy the cartilage and the bone.

The golf swing is like a fine precision instru-

ment. If you damage any part of that instrument,

it no longer works. That, I believe is the case

with the golf swing, especially a golf swing with

great precision like Phil Mickelson’s. It is easy to

understand that as a result of a disease like pso-

riatic arthritis, why this will be one of the major

challenges in his whole life that will be difficult to

conquer. Sure, current medications that he is now

being treated with will make a major difference

in terms of his outcome, but we are now talking

about his golf swing. It is not hard to understand

why his golf swing and golf grip, because of joint

damage no matter how limited by treatment, will

change his ability to master a golf course. We

will need to understand this as we watch him

play over the course of the next several years

and have empathy and concern in his ability to

remain in the high-ranking field that he has been

accustomed to in the past. Psoriatic arthritis is a

disease that affects children, adolescence and

adults. It is not a disease of old age, it is a disease


ABOUT PSOriATic ArThriTiSPsoriatic arthritis affects at least •

10% of the 3 million people with

psoriasis in the United States.

Psoriasis is the most prevalent au-•

toimmune disease in the U.S.

According to current studies, as •

many as 7.5 million Americans —

approximately 2.2 percent of the

population — have psoriasis.

Joint symptoms of psoriatic arthri-•

tis include pain, swelling, redness,

and stiffness. Inflammation can oc-

cur in almost any joint but typically

affects the joints of the fingers and

toes, which may cause the fingers

to swell. Pain and swelling is also

common where tendons and liga-

ments attach to bone.

of the autoimmune system that will attack the

joints as well as the skin.

As a result of research sponsored by the Ar-

thritis Foundation, we are now able to make a

major difference in Phil Mickelson’s life, but it

may not be of a degree that will allow him to

perform at his utmost, especially in a field that is

now dominated by such young men and women

whose machine is without defects. As we watch

the ‘older’ golfers’ struggle as a result of injuries

be it Tiger Woods or Arnold Palmer, we can un-

derstand why his swing has become less perfect

and less efficient.

Phil Mickelson has won four major golf cham-

pionships and has reached a world ranking of

second in multiple years. Mickelson recently was

elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

He and his wife are very passionate about

helping families and youth through their Foun-

dation.

Hopefully with proper treatment and medi-

cation Phil Mickelson can continue to amaze us

both on and of the course. •

For more information on psoriatic arthritis, please visit the

Arthritis Foundation at arthritis.org.

ABOUT PhiL MicKELSON

PErSONAL

After Masters victory in April 2004, •

did media tour of New York and Los

Angeles that included appearances

on "Late Night with David Letter-

man" and "The Tonight Show with

Jay Leno".

Started hitting golf balls at 18 •

months.

Is right-handed in everything except •

golf. As his father demonstrated

right-handed, he followed along

left-handed.

An avid pilot, following in the foot-•

steps of his father, Phil Sr., who was

a Navy pilot.

With wife Amy, has been involved •

with the Special Operations War-

rior Foundation, Homes for Our

Troops and Birdies for the Brave

the last three seasons, helping to

raise money for these three orga-

nizations.

Mother, Mary, was honored as March •

of Dimes Mother of the Year in No-

vember 1998.

First golf-course design project, •

Whisper rock, near Scottsdale, AZ,

opened in 2001.

Former chair of the American Junior •

Golf Association.

Source: PGATour.com

PrOFESSIONAL

47 Professional Wins•

39 PGA Tour Wins•

7 European Tour Wins•

1 Challenge Tour Win•

5 Other Tour Wins•

MAJOr CHAMPIONSHIP WINS

Masters Tournament Won in 2004, •

2006, 2010

U.S. Open placed second or tied •

for 2nd in 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006,

2009

The Open Championship tied for •

2nd in 2011

PGA Championship won in 2005•


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GIRARD-PERREGAUX

One of the most intriguing and

vital aspects of the high-end

wristwatch industry is History.

Haute HorlogerieBY BRYAN MCKRELL

Tourbillon 220th Anniversary


La Esmerelda

History is used to define a company’s legacy,

to connote significance, and to enhance the

buyer’s appreciation of the product. History

adds instant value to a brand because it defines

for the client a measure of quality that has been

sustained over time and the concept of longevity.

These two values help justify the typically large

monetary outlay that accompanies the purchase

of a great timepiece.

The mechanical watch industry is a micro-

cosm of one small section of History, which is con-

stantly being refined, reinvented, and restored.

Mechanical wristwatches by their

very nature are antiquated technol-

ogy that are chasing a level of timing

accuracy that was conquered by the

invention of the quartz movement

and digital technologies. But that has

not stopped today’s watchmakers

from pushing the envelope to incor-

porate new technology that enhances

the original design and engineering

breakthroughs which allowed watch-

makers to make history centuries ago.

Silicon escapements, carbon fiber

base plates, laser cut components,

computer aided engineering, micro-

scopic assemblage, and countless

other modern day applications al-

low current watchmakers to improve

upon and constantly refine mechani-

cal watch-making inventions that are

hundreds of years old.

To this point one of the most well known and

storied brands in the industry just celebrated

a milestone birthday in 2011. Girard-Perregaux

turned 220 years old, which makes it one of the

elder statesmen of the industry. GP is one of

the premier brands in the industry, and it has

maintained a sterling reputation for decades.

In honor of this birthday the company set up a

“Worldwide Travelling Exhibition of Exceptional

Timepieces from Its Museum Collection and of

Rare Contemporary Watches.” The exhibition

has travelled the world making stops in Singa-

pore, Shanghai, New York, Paris, Mexico City,

Moscow, and London. It highlights a number of

pocket watches and historical timepieces that

display the enormous breadth and depth that

the company and its 80 patents have brought to

bear on the world of timekeeping.

This exhibition is the perfect example of how

a watch company can highlight its exceptional

history and relate it to the present day. One of the

biggest highlights of the exhibit is a pocket watch


Girard-Perregaux

turned 220 years old,

which makes it one

of the elder statesmen

in the industry.

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that was designed by Constant Girard-Perregaux

himself titled, “La Esmeralda.” This incredible

pocket watch won a gold medal at the 1889 Uni-

versal Exhibition held in Paris France. Perregaux

created a tourbillion movement which contained

three gold bridges, giving it a very distinct look.

The movement was no less impressive in its ac-

curacy and achieved, “remarkable test results

at the Neuchatel Observatory in Switzerland,

attested by the institution’s issue of its rating

certificate.” The case of the watch was covered

in very ornate and decorative engravings which

made it aesthetically appealing and most likely

would have caught the eye of anyone who no-

ticed the piece.

After winning a gold medal in Paris, the piece

travelled to Mexico where it was to be sold by the

luxury Mexican boutique of Hauser and Zivy. It

was not uncommon for older watches, especially

high end, one of kind pieces to be commissioned

by a luxury watch dealer or company, like Tiffany

& Co in New York, for delivery to special custom-

ers. In the case of the La Esmeralda the owner-

ship of the watch went to the President of Mexico,

Mr. Porfirio Diaz, who led the country until 1911.

The watch was reacquired by the company in the

late 1960’s when it was purchased back from the

Great Grandson of the President.

Fast Forward to today and GP has commemo-

rated its 220th anniversary and the uniqueness of

the La Esmeralda by releasing the, “Girard-Per-

regaux 1966 Tourbillion with Gold Bridge, 220th

Anniversary Special Edition.” This new timepiece

brings back one of the most distinctive features

of the La Esmeralda with a perfectly placed Gold

Bridge centered over the exposed tourbillion

cage on the front of the dial. The watch is striking

in its appearance by contrasting a pink gold case,

with a brilliant white face, accented by blue steel

hands, the yellow gold bridge, with a ruby jewel at

the center of the gold bridge. The tourbillion cage

is visible through the dial and at 40 millimeters in

diameter the case is significant but not too large.

This watch blends elements of the historic piece

with the modern technology and appearance of

timepieces in present day. With an incredible

back story, a little history, and a strikingly good

looking and technologically advanced timepiece,

GP has allowed 50 lucky clients to combine the

old with the new in perfect harmony. •

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There has been a dramatic change

in air on the island of Kauai over

the last few years. With numer-

ous enhancements recently com-

pleted at the lush resorts and golf courses,

the “Garden Isle” is now an even more de-

sirable destination for travelers, especially

those with golf clubs.

"People have always been inspired by

Kauai’s tropical beauty, serenity and diver-

sity of activities available,” says Sue Kanoho,

executive director of the Kauai Visitors Bu-

reau. “Not the least of which is golf, thanks to

our array of award-winning courses."


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One of those award-winning courses, the

Prince Course at Princeville — located on the

North Shore of the island — re-opens in March

following a year-long enrichment. This famous

layout – known for its jungle golf brilliance – has

consistently ranked among the top 100 golf

courses nationally and No. 1 in Hawaii for years,

and will now feature new greens, tee boxes and

cleared fairways that will offer even more stun-

ning sightlines. The massive 60,000-square-foot

clubhouse and 13-acre practice range have also

been refurbished.

“Our most dramatic refinement efforts have

been focused on the complete reconstruction of

every green complex, recapturing hole locations

that have been lost over time,” says Master Ar-

chitect Robert Trent Jones, Jr., who designed the

Prince Course, which was originally completed

in 1990. “In addition, fairway mowing patterns

have been widened dramatically to promote

a more enjoyable experience for players of all

skill levels.”

Makai Golf Club, another one of RTJ II’s deco-

rated layouts, sits next door to the Prince Course

and has received rave reviews since re-opening

in 2010 following a similar refurbishment pro-

gram. Eighteen of the 27 Makai holes were reno-

vated, highlighted by the installation of the eco

and player-friendly Seashore Paspalum turf on

tees, fairways and greens. Other renovation hall-

marks included adding new, strategically placed

bunkers, lengthening the course and expanding

the practice area.

Makai — best known for a pair of exceptional

par-3 holes (No. 3 and No. 7) that feature striking

views of the Pacific Ocean and Hanalei Bay — is

an amenity of The St. Regis Princeville Resort,

the ocean side commune that became the first

of The St. Regis brand to land in Hawaii following

a dramatic re-branding in 2009. Located in the

9,000-acre resort community of Princeville at

Hanalei, The St. Regis provides guests all the ser-

vices you would expect from a St. Regis, includ-

ing guest rooms that include butler service and

spectacular open-window views of the towering

cliffs from the famed “Bali Hai.”

RTJ II’s mark on Kauai doesn’t end on the

North side of the island. In 1990, he added to his

Garden Isle assembly with the opening of Poipu

Bay Golf Course on the south side. Teamed with

the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, the two

venues combine to create one of the world’s

best golf resorts.

Situated on 210 beach-front acres, Poipu Bay

is so dazzling it can be distracting to the golfer,


Kauai Lagoons Kiele Moana Course


particularly the closing stretch of holes that run parallel to the Pacific atop 150-foot-high cliffs. Phil

Mickelson holds the Poipu course-record of 59, which he shot in 2004, during a 13-year stretch in

which the club hosted the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

Poipu Bay has received rave reviews since re-opening in 2010 following a project that enhanced

tee boxes and bunkers and installed Seashore Paspalum on all putting surfaces. Not to be outdone

by its home golf course, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa also completed a guest room and

resort dining renovation in 2010. The resort’s Anara Spa offers a host of Hawaiian treatments,

including the signature massage “Lomi Lomi” (meaning “to touch with loving hands”). All spa

services can be experienced in the new outdoor garden spa, which offers five thatched roof huts

all with calming treatment rooms.

Last year’s major news on the island came from Kauai Lagoons Golf Club where the new Kiele

Moana (Ocean) Course opened in May, introducing the longest stretch of continuous ocean holes

in Hawaii.

Located adjacent to the Kauai Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach, the former Kiele Back Nine

added three new holes, replaced the greens and installed white silica sand bunkers. The course’s

original designer, Jack Nicklaus, made a site visit during the Moana Course project and was thrilled

to help re-inspire the Kiele tradition at Kauai Lagoons.

“The new holes fit in nicely with what golfers have come to expect from the Kiele Golf Course

– great golf holes with beautiful ocean pan-

oramic views,” Nicklaus said.

Next door, the Kauai Marriott Resort fin-

ished off a $50-million makeover on 2011,

retouching the guest rooms, the lobby and

dining areas while adding a new children’s

pool to go along with the signature 26,000

square-foot pool, the largest single-level

pool in all of Hawaii.

Minutes away from the Kauai Marriott

Resort you will find Puakea Golf Course,

which provides a break from “resort-style”

golf, but certainly doesn’t lack the mag-

nificent views or unique hole layouts that its

fellow island courses offer.

This Robin Nelson-designed layout was

once a 10-hole, oddity after the damaging

Hurricane Iniki swept through Kauai in 1992.

AOL co-founder Steve Case purchased the

course and had Nelson finalize the design,

and the result is what many locals call the

“hidden gem” of Kauai. Each hole flows

seamlessly with the land, offering up-close

mountain views adjacent to where Steven

Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” was filmed. •

For more information about golf on the Garden Isle

visit kauaidiscovery.com/activities/golfing/ or call

800-262-1400.

Makai Golf Course

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To commemorate this music milestone, Fender proudly

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Social Security is in the news more and more, as the first wave of baby boomers retire and

economic pressures on the program increase. More than 90% of Americans are covered

by Social Security, but how much do you know about this important program?

How is Social Security funded?

Unlike many government programs, Social Security is funded primarily through the collection of

payroll taxes. In 2010, 81.9% of funding came from this source, with the rest derived from interest

earned on government bonds held by Social Security trust funds and income taxes paid on benefits.

That's why Social Security is known as a "pay-as-you-go" system. However, someone working and

paying Social Security taxes today is not funding his or her own benefits, but is funding the benefits

of someone who is receiving them now or in the near future--one of the reasons why Social Security

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number of retired workers will double in less than 30 years, but there will be fewer workers paying

into the system. And with life expectancies increasing, benefits will be paid for a longer period.

How are earnings reported to the SSA?

If you work for an employer, your employer will send a copy of your W-2 form annually to the SSA. If

you're self-employed, the IRS will report your earnings to the SSA annually after your federal income

tax return has been processed.

What benefits are available?

Although Social Security is known as a retirement program, benefits are paid to people of all ages,

including surviving family members and disabled individuals. In 2010, 5.7 million people were awarded

Social Security benefits. Of those, 46% were retired workers, 36% were survivors or spouses/children

of retired or disabled workers, and 18% were disabled workers.

How do you qualify for benefits?

As you work and pay payroll taxes, you earn Social Security credits. Generally, you need to work 10

years to earn enough credits to qualify for retirement benefits--other benefits have different require-

ments. Contact the SSA if you have any questions about your benefit entitlement.

Do most people apply for early retirement benefits?

Yes. According to a report by the Government Accounting Office (GAO), 43% of people take

early retirement benefits at age 62,

while almost 73% of people apply for

benefits before they reach full retire-

ment age.

How much more will you receive if

you delay applying for benefits?

For each year past your full retire-

ment age you delay receiving ben-

efits, your Social Security benefit will

increase by a certain percentages.

(8% for anyone who was born in 1943

or later). For example, if your full re-

tirement age is 66 and you delay re-

ceiving benefits until age 70, your

annual benefit will be 32% higher.

Can you receive benefits based on

an ex-spouse's record?

You may qualify for divorced spousal

benefits if you were married for at least 10 years,

you haven't remarried, you are age 62 or older,

and you don't qualify for a higher benefit based

on your own work record.

Do workers with lower earnings receive more

from Social Security?

A worker who has lower earnings will receive a

lower monthly benefit than someone with higher

earnings because benefits are based on average

lifetime earnings (the highest 35 years of earnings

are used in the calculation). However, the Social

Security benefit formula is designed to ensure

that workers with lower earnings receive a greater

percentage of their preretirement earnings. For

example, a worker with relatively low earnings

may receive a benefit that is approximately 55% of

his or her preretirement earnings, while a worker

with relatively high earnings may receive a benefit

that is approximately 25% of his or her earnings.

Do you have to stop working to receive Social

Security retirement benefits?

No. As long as you've reached early retirement

age and meet eligibility requirements, you can ap-

ply for Social Security benefits even if you decide

to continue working. However, if you're younger

than full retirement age and earn more than a

certain amount, your benefits will be temporar-

ily reduced (once you reach full retirement age,

your benefits will be increased to account for the

money that was withheld). •

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Only minutes from Palm Springs set amid the majesty of the Santa Rosa Mountains in Southern California, the secluded

enclave of Indian Wells offers world-class resort accommodations, outstanding restaurants, shimmering pools, luxurious spas,

championship tennis and two award-winning golf courses – all located within walking distance.

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Club M at The Grand Del Mar Golf

Club offers sweeping views of the

course’s spectacular fairways. It was

named “M” for memories and the

memories that will be made here. It’s a go-to spot

for enjoying casual fare, lounging while watching

sports events, and then it turns into a nightclub

with dancing, live and DJ entertainment and a

lively bar scene. Sipping a favorite 19th hole cock-

tail such as this exotic Indonesian Delight is the

perfect ending to a day made of memories at San

Diego’s only Tom Fazio-designed golf course.

INGREDIENTS:

2.5 oz. Bacardi Superior Rum

2 oz. ginger ale

1 oz. simple syrup

Splash fresh lime juice

1 Tea Forté Lemongrass Mint cocktail infuser

Lime wedge and fresh mint sprig for garnish

Combine rum, ginger ale, simple syrup and lime

juice into a cocktail shaker over ice and shake. Fill

champagne flute with fresh ice leaving space at

the top for the Tea Forté infuser. Pour contents

of shaker into flute, place the infuser on top of

the poured beverage. Garnish with lime wedge

and mint sprig. •

19TH HOLE COCKTAIL

Club M’sIndonesian

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